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receive PASS I CCA. The family must submit to the WSP, a Health Status Report Form TA10 or medical documentation completed by a health care or mental health care professional supporting the inability to participate in paid employment and inability to care for the children of the family due to the incapacity. The WSP will use this form to assist in determining the family’s need for child care and CCA eligibility. They will continue to be eligible to receive PASS I CCA through the family’s TA certification period as long as their intent is to return to work and verification is provided confirming the employer is holding the parent’s job.

2. Child Care Coveredfor a Two Parent Family Due to a Medical Exemption from Work Activity or Activity Approved in the Family Self-Sufficiency Plan In two (2) parent families this includes a family whose second parent may be coded out of the TA case due to receiving Adult Public Assistance (APA) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), if one parent is determined incapacitated. The family must submit a Health Status Report Form TA10, to the WSP, completed by a health care or mental health care professional supporting the inability of the parent to participate in an eligible activity and inability to care for the children of the family due to theincapacity. The family will continue to be eligible to receive PASS I CCA so the second (2nd) parent can participate in eligible self-sufficiency activities. The Health Status Report Form TA10 is maintained in the family file. The WSP will use this form to assist in determining the family’s need for child care and CCA eligibility.

3. Child Care Not Covered Due to Lack of Availableand Appropriate Child Care Provider Access to early care and education means parents can enroll their child with reasonable effort and affordability, in an arrangement that supports the child’s development and meets the parents’ needs.

In situations where a child care provider is not available or appropriate, child care will not be covered under PASS I CCA even if the family is exempt from work activities. See the Alaska Temporary Assistance Manual and Work Services Procedures Manual for further guidance.

The following criteria are used when making this determination:

a. Child care is considered available when at least one (1) provider is located in the community where the family lives or